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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,286.46 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,286.46 and 613.92 is: 920.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,286.46 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,286.46 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,286.46 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 789,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,783.52/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.49

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